28Sep
UndergraduateCourse summary
Learn to use forensic science and apply forensic psychology to police investigations. Discover how to search and examine crime scenes and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved. Dig deep into the science behind psychology: the way humans think, feel, and behave. Discover how to examine crime scenes, and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved. This involves field trips to places like the mortuary and bomb disposal sites. You'll also learn how to provide research-based evidence which may be used in the criminal justice system. In the final year you can apply your forensic knowledge in a mock courtroom scenario. You’ll cover topics such as:
- Crime scene examination and management.
- Interpretation, presentation and preservation of evidence.
- Apply biometric information in human identification.
- Applying memory research from crime scene to court.
- Understanding the language of the judicial system.
Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - PSY101 Introductory Psychology; PSY104 Comparative Psychology; PSY105 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods; Abertay 101 Being Successful at Abertay. You will also be required to select two option modules, one in Term 1 and one in Term 2. In Term 2 you must study and pass three MySuccess modules of your choosing. For detailed module information please check our website.
Assessment method
The programme is a mixture of lectures, practical laboratory classes, seminars/tutorials and independent study. The practical laboratory classes offer the chance to learn relevant scientific techniques first hand, and an opportunity to engage in research by designing experiments and collecting and analysing data. You are assessed using a variety of assessment types. These include examinations and class tests, laboratory reports, essays, presentations (both oral and posters), research projects and writing scientific articles and case studies. Assessment is through a range of methods including exams, tests, practical laboratory reports and student presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CF64
- Institution code:
- A30
- Campus name:
- Abertay Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 - Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent Please see website for accepted courses
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
HNC (BTEC) - D
HND (BTEC) - D
T Level - Pass (C and above)
All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths at grade B. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/psychology-with-forensic-scene-investigation/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - BBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3
We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.
Please click the following link to find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/psychology-with-forensic-scene-investigation/
English language requirements
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
List of English Language Requirements
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
| International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:-
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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity
BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking
BA (Hons) Game Design and Production
Provider information
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Course contact details
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